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Packing Tape Image Transfers
I love image transfers. It’s something I’m always using in my journals but there are so many other fun uses for them. All you need to make a transfer is a photocopy of an image or words and packing...
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The “OTHER” Automatic Exposure Modes
With all the little automatic buttons and icons on the millions of different cameras, sometimes it is hard to know what settings or buttons do what. If you are feeling a little intimidated by the...
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Composing a Better Photo: Focal Point
All photos need a focal point. Perhaps this goes without saying. And, perhaps we all need an occasional reminder! A focal point is the most important part of a photo. This is what should grab the...
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Composing a Better Photo: Rule of Thirds
Rules. Really? We had rules in school, we have rules in our homes, do we really need rules for our photography? As you start to study tips for composing a nice photo, one of the first things you might...
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Creative Doodling on Photos
As part of the Lil Journal Project: another technique to work on in your journal this week: doodling on photos! A few of these techniques come from my friend Stephanie Corfee’s book: Creative...
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How to Organize and Print Years Worth of Photos
I think photos and photo albums are one of the only things that really give me true anxiety…..because it’s so easy to get behind! The only way that I can keep myself from worrying about it all is...
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Photography for Bloggers and Shop Owners
Whether you need better product shots for your blog or shop, want to show off your latest recipe, or want those “wow” photos of your kids in the outfits you made for your next blog post; this e-book...
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3 Tips for Taking a Beautiful Portrait
Fall is the time when we are taking and having our portraits taken. I just love a beautiful portrait—one that is beautiful to look at and shares something about the person and their personality. Today...
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New at Lil Blue Boo!
New items in the shop! The Folk Art Flutter Sleeve and Frida K-Owl-O Short Sleeve Layering Dresses! Beautiful photography by Linda Pelk. The post New at Lil Blue Boo! appeared first on Ashley Hackshaw...
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DIY Journal Ideas
I love making journals……here are a few I’ve made recently: A simple stamped journal: I used an inexpensive sketchbook journal from Michael’s and used foam stamps with white ink: Stamp and allow...
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The Gift of Journaling (DIY Journal Kit and Artwork Download)
I wanted to do a version of the DIY Art Kit but for a “journal” version so that it could be used for gifts. My artist friend Stephanie Corfee was so helpful in making the free artwork download for...
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Tips for Creating Simple and Timeless Photo Albums
One of the most gratifying things for me is finishing up a yearly album. I’m always usually about a year behind but that time allows me to make sure every photo is printed and organized. I always...
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Yearly Photo Book Ideas
In addition to our yearly family photo albums, I make a photo book for Boo stocked full of memories. I just finished 2011: My method/thoughts on photo books: 1. I complete the books about 10 months...
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#choosejoy
Want to share your Instagram photos with me? Use the hashtag #choosejoy and tag @lilblueboo. You might see them featured on Lil Blue Boo! Learn more here. Remember to share the link to your photo on...
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How To Organize And Backup Your Home Movies (with Checklist Download)
This might be one of the most overwhelming posts I’ve ever started because there’s too much information to share! I decided to break it up into a series of posts to make it easier to follow. I...
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#choosejoy
Want to share your Instagram photos with me? Use the hashtag #choosejoy and tag @lilblueboo. You might see them featured on Lil Blue Boo! Learn more here. Remember to share the link to your photo on...
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A Beauty Salon Glam Birthday Party with Mini Doll Salon
I can’t believe Boo is six years old!!! First off, I want to put a disclaimer on this post to admit that this party is just a little over the top. I’m not really a party planner…..I don’t...
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How to Make Photo Pillows
These might look familiar. I’ve made them before….but I made a few more. I love making photos into pillows, sachets, paperweights….they make perfect gifts….and I even use them as pattern weights....
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How to Import VHS Tapes into iMovie
I’ve been helping my friend Daren transfer some of his old acting demo clips from VHS to digital format. I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to create a step-by-step tutorial for...
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Twin Lens Reflex
Totally fascinated by this story of Vivian Maier: See more at Vivian Maier Photography. Anytime I see old photos in an antique store I can’t resist them. And I wonder about who was behind the...
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A Vintage Camera Dress (and Photography Fun)
A new summer racerback dress for Boo…..using a illustration of a vintage TLR camera I did a while back. I made a few more for the shop as well as a limited edition. Boo playing with Lisa’s twin reflex...
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Pinhole Photography: Making A Wide Angle Pinhole Camera
I’ve been teaching Boo about traditional photography. We did the film thing….now for the photographic paper and dark room process. I’ve used oatmeal box cameras in the past but I think it’s a much...
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Pinhole Photography: Taking a Photo (Exposure Times)
Ok sorry it took me a little while to get to the second post in this series….I took some time off for our vacation. Back to the wide-angle pinhole camera! (click here for the first overview and...
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A Frozen Winter Birthday Party and Free Printables
She’s 7! Here is my last minute “winter” party we put together for Boo’s birthday last weekend. It turned out better than I thought it would for the late start I got! The background I made using...
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Managing Family Photos – Simple Modern Photo Albums
I did a post a few years ago on organizing and printing photos that was extremely popular. I also did one on photo books. Now I think it’s time to confess that I’ve changed my whole process. I just...
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